Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
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Key context: <p>Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations</p><p>Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills.</p><p>Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country’s electricity after some parts of the UK recorded almost twice the average sunshine hours for the time of year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/02/solar-powers-record-share-britain-electricity-july">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installationsSolar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month as households turned to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills.Solar farms and rooftop panels provided 14.4% of the country’s electricity after some parts of the UK recorded almost twice the average sunshine hours for the time of year. Continue reading...
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